Thank goodness for state governments. One of the most underappreciated stories in 2025 was the role states played in checking federal overreach. As the Trump administration barreled through norms, rules and laws, state officials — sometimes from both parties — … Continued
One year ago, businesses — especially CEOs — were optimistic about the U.S. economy in 2025, expecting lower taxes and more market-friendly policies from incoming President Donald Trump. Then came April 2, Liberation Day. The market fell, uncertainty rose, and … Continued
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer is calling for the deportation of Somalis linked to fraud cases in Minnesota, while FBI Director Kash Patel has threatened suspects with “denaturalization and deportation proceedings where eligible.” Emmer, a Republican representing Minnesota’s Sixth District, said … Continued
It’s a funny time of year to be writing to you about fast and simple cooking. Is this not the moment for luxury, pageantry and scale, for projects like tamales or lumpia that require a gathering of home cooks and … Continued
“A holiday from the facts.” That’s how the antagonist of “Brave New World” describes the wonder drug soma. The phrase might equally apply to U.S. marijuana policy. Since California first legalized medicinal cannabis in 1996, the U.S. pot industry has … Continued
Two unspeakable acts of evil — a political assassination and a school shooting — will haunt memories of 2025. With that violence and the political turmoil that continues unabated, it was important for me to find quiet moments like Catherine … Continued